Skiing

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To save from an oppressive heat you can always have an option to cool on the hills and if you want to add some tinge of excitement, adrenalin rushing pursuit like skiing is must on the top of your list. Trailing on a snow filled coverings with twist, turns and jumps, a fresh challenge is always on the cards to conquer the magical mountains that can best be experienced.

India offer some excitement skiing choices having all what a adventure loving person could have imagined. With some unexplored valley with towering peaks and snow capped mountains, Indian hills are one of the best in the world. Whole of valley glitters like gold when first ray of sun reflects on the virgin peaks. In winter Himalayan valleys come alive with excited screams and laugh of entrants, who enjoy the winter sports.

North India have some fabulous hill stations where centers are established to participate in recreational activities like skiing and trekking. Prominent among them are Manali, Shimla, Mussoorie and Nainital. Many people from India and abroad comes here and train enthusiastically. New facilities have been added to make it more attractive among tourists.

Stirring Spots

Auli – This stunning place is located in the state of Uttarakhand is popular for specially skiing. At 3 km long slope to a height of 3049m, this place is an ideal place for winter sport. Auli resorts run by Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam(GMVN) maintain the snow peaks, make it perfect for skiing at any time.

Dayara Bugyal - Dayara Bugyal is located in Uttarakhand means ‘high altitude meadows’. The vast valley is situated at the height of 3048m and truly a nature’s delight. You can have a full view of Himalayan peaks from here. Vehicles can only go upto a village known as Barsu from where one has to trek 8km to reach Dayara.

Mundali - Mundali is located in Dehradun, capital of Uttarakhand. It is 129 km far from the main city. The place is specially preferred by professionals as vast stiff slopes offer ample opportunity to show their skills. Accommodation facility is available in forest rest house.

Gulmarg - Situated in the state of Jammu and Kashmir having Kashmir’s premier hill resort at the height of 2,730m offer best skiing opportunity in India. you can get the facility and moder equipments for skiing here. Best time to visit is during the months of December to April.

Other places to be noted

Kufri, Himachal Pradesh

Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh

Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Level Of Skiing

Skiing can be divided into introduction, intermediate and advanced level.
1. Introduction Stage: In this stage trains the basic of skiing and know all the necessary equipments and safety parameters.
a) Gliding Wedge
b)Wedge Turns
c) Wedge Christie

2. Intermediate Skiing : This stage is to train for parallel skiing.
d) Advanced Wedge Christie
e) Open Parallel
f) Dynamic Parallel

3) Advanced Stage :This stage is for advance learner who take skiing as a serious sport. Train as a coaching format,give lesson to different terrain and snow conditions.
g) Short Readius Turn
h) Curved Turn

Invaluable Suggestions

Always check out the level of difficulty and check up your physical fitness.

Take proper medical precautions before as per doctor’s advice.

High altitude sickness or madness is common, if you are a novice then be prepare to deal with it.

Know the local culture and respect it.

Have acquainted with Eco-tourism. Do not dump your garbage here and there.

Try to use stretch fabrics, which are more relaxed and have a versatile capacity.


Skiing Equipments

Skis
Bindings
Poles
Ski parka and pant
Stretch fabrics
Thermal wear
Sleeveless down jacket or woolen jersey
Ski gloves and mittens, woolen cap or helmet
Woolen socks
Woolen scarf
Ski gaiters
Ski goggles or ultraviolet sunglasses
and Sun protection cream.

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